Evernorth names Prashanti Bodugum as the new Head of its Hyderabad Innovation Hub.

Hyderabad: Evernorth Health Services, the pharmacy, care, and benefits solutions division of The Cigna Group, has appointed Prashanti Reddy Bodugum as the Head of Evernorth India (Hyderabad Innovation Hub).

With over 26 years of global leadership experience, Prashanti brings a strong track record in driving large-scale digital transformations, cultivating high-performing tech teams, and delivering impactful results across healthcare, retail, and financial services. Prior to this, she served as Vice President, GCC, at Walmart Global Tech, and has also held senior leadership positions at Optum, Capgemini, and GE, according to a press release.

A passionate advocate for women in technology, Prashanti has championed inclusive initiatives such as ReSpark, CodeHers, and iLead, aimed at creating equitable growth opportunities for women in senior tech roles. Among her notable achievements, she led the transformation of Walmart’s Chennai center into a high-impact technology hub, driving digital, analytics, and automation solutions for Fortune 500 companies.